Asthma linked to poor indoor air quality is a causal chain from facilities to chronic absenteeism and lower achievement¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r1 · q2
Currency · newest study 2024 · checked against its sources 2026-10-20 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person · recheck by 2029: baselines and conditions change

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Asthma triggered by poor IAQ is a leading cause of chronic absenteeism, which is associated with lower achievement and graduation rates. → Perez 2024

Evidence¶

Perez 2024¶

Perez, Alyssa. (2024). How school facilities impact student health and performance: advancing equity with green infrastructure. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED655919

q2 · i? · review · r1

Narrative review synthesis in the brief: asthma attacks are more likely triggered when IAQ is poor, causing lost school time; cited consequences include "lower standardized reading and math test scores, lower high school graduation rates, and decreased social engagement."

"Asthma is a leading cause of chronic absenteeism, increasing a student’s likelihood of experiencing absenteeism’s negative educational impacts"

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Time and Continuity — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes

Related Claims¶

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